Stress causes heart-damaging fats to stay in blood longer
...ed an average of 2.8 percent a minute in the stress-inducing test session, compared to a quicker 3.2 percent per minute in the resting session. In some people, the difference betw...Doctor, counselor, cost-cutter
...al screening tests generally require less than one minute to administer," he said. Furthermore, he added, offering advice to problem drinkers is not routinely provided. "Reasons as to why these medical activities have not as yet been fully embraced," said Samet, " include physicians' lack of confidence in ...Widespread knowledge of CPR, defibrillation vital for saving lives
...ver CPR and defibrillation to the home. For every minute lost in the resuscitation process, the risk of death increases by 10 percent, says Zipes, who is a distinguished professor of medicine and head of the division of cardiology at the Krannert Institute of Cardiology, Indiana University School of Medici...Clay reduces permeability of biomedical polymer
...te through the polymer either as tiny stacks or as minute random placements of layers. The layers effectively block many of the paths through which air and water can migrate through the polymer. The addition of the modified silicate does produce some stiffening and enhances strength. But, unlike convent...National survey examines factors related to high levels of dust mite and cockroach allergen in beds
...ately 23.2 million U.S. homes. Dust mites are very minute arachnids (related to spiders) that live primarily on flakes of human skin. Dust mite allergens are proteins which come from the digestive tract of mites and are found at high levels in mite feces. Since the mites are too small to be visible to th...Early trial at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital shows Angiostatin is safe
...the trial. "We learned that in some patients, a 10 minute treatment won't be enough," says Dr. Capizzi. "Given the safety, the laboratory tests that reflect how the body handles the drug suggest that continuous infusion with a pump may be necessary. Alternatively, multiple shots injected daily like insulin ......cal support team at Yale during scheduled 60-to-90 minute videoconferences. The medical problems were usually typical of a high altitude environment headaches, abdominal pain, gastroenteritis, blurred vision, and uncomplicated pneumonias. There were more serious cases in the 1999 expedition, including case...'Stomach pacemaker' in use at Temple
...e pacemaker then emits 12 mild electrical pulses a minute to stimulate the stomach. "Results of a clinical trial show that a majority of patients treated with the pacemaker experienced a reduction of vomiting episodes greater than 50 percent at 12 months," says Dr. Henry Parkman, director of Temples GI Mot...Stress levels can affect success of pneumonia vaccinations
... he rescheduled it at the last minute because he realized that week had been highly stressful. He said he postponed the vaccination for a later time when the stress had lessened and he felt better, believing that that would impr...SU scientist receives patent that could revolutionize medical magnetic resonance imaging
...ciences, has devoted his career to discovering how minute particles of matter behave in temperatures that are as close to absolute zero as technology allows. Honig's most recent work on highly polarized nuclear spin systems, including the development of a method that has received a U.S. patent, may help rev...Health clubs not fit for cardiac emergencies
...of survival are reduced by 7-10 percent with every minute of delay. McInnis says these devices could save lives in gyms as well, enhancing safe exercise. McInnis was careful to say that the trend toward greater use of gyms by older individuals was by no means something that should be discouraged because ex...Encouraging one year results in vessel growth factor trial
...nanograms of VEGF per kilogram of body weight each minute during four treatments. In the first treatment, participants received their dose by infusion directly into the heart arteries for 20 minutes. On the third, sixth, and ninth days after their initial therapy, they received a 4-hour intravenous infusi...UIC chemists synthesize potent anticancer compound
...citing anticancer properties that is found only in minute amounts in a few species of South Pacific sponges has for the first time been synthesized in the laboratory by UIC chemists. The 50-step, atom-by-atom assembly, reported in the Nov. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Chemical Society, not only me......ces of survival are reduced about 10 percent every minute after arrest," Page said. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the United States with an estimated 250,000 to 300,000 cases per year. The automated external defibrillator was used on 200 patients as a monitor and to administer shoc...OHSU researchers capture cell transmissions on tape for first time
...ssed and videotaped is the talking portion of this minute conversation," said Almers. In addition to exocytosis, Almers' lab was able to observe how spent vesicles are replaced when new vesicles attach to the cell membrane. Researchers also tracked the amount of time each vesicle stayed attached before it...War on bacteria could leave drug-resistant strains unchecked
... caregivers should wash their hands for at least a minute and leave antibacterial cleansers on kitchen surfaces for minutes, not seconds. Not only is exposure to bacteria generally harmless, it is essential for the normal development of a baby's immune system. According to a recent Italian study, a baby du...Drug blocks opioid side effects: Could improve palliative care
...han 90 percent of patients, relief came within one minute of the first infusion. "By preventing this debilitating but little-discussed problem, methylnaltrexone could substantially enhance the quality of the last months of life for terminal cancer patients and others who depend on opioid pain relievers," sa...1999 American Heart Association 72nd Scientific Sessions kit memo
...opics of special importance to the public. Each 45 minute news conference offers brief presentations to the media by three to five speakers on their research that is being presented at Sessions. The news conference moderators are American Heart Association volunteers who are experts on the subject, and who......ch helps to restore a normalrhythm. But for every minute of delay in delivering that shock, the chances ofs...ese machines areincredibly easy to use. After one minute of instruction, it took sixth gradersless than 30 seconds longer than a trained professional to appl......the baby is in distress, Bell said. "Every minute that passes that the baby is not delivered can lead topotential health problems for the baby," she said. This is complicated by the fact that since the baby pushes the diaphragmupward as it grows, pregnant women are more prone to acid reflux ...